Google Reviews
Sergio Sandoval Rivera
★★★★★
6 months ago
At first, the main issue — my check engine light — didn’t get fully fixed, but after I spoke with Jose, everything changed. He personally assured me he would take care of it and make sure my car was running right before giving it back to me. He kept his word — the check engine light problem was fixed, and my car is now driving great. What impressed me most is that Jose went above and beyond. Not only did he resolve the main problem, but he also fixed a couple of extra things that weren’t even part of the repair. My driver’s seat had an electronic issue and wasn’t working properly — he fixed that. The windshield mirror was loose and kept falling — he fixed that too. I really appreciate his professionalism, honesty, and the extra effort he put in to make sure I left satisfied. Thanks to Jose, I’m a happy customer and will definitely be coming back for any future service needs. Highly recommend! And a personal thank you to Jose — I truly appreciate everything you did for me, and I apologize if I came across as rude at the beginning. Thank you, Jose.
Brian Blair
★★★★★
4 months ago
I’ve been to this shop twice in the past month for a VSSI and a smog check. Jose and Jerry were both very easy to deal with and the whole experience left me feeling like they’re a trustworthy shop.
Rasha Mediene
★
☆☆☆☆
a year ago
I rode my bike down here yesterday from LA because I was told this was one of the only places that would accept my rear lights as I had them. Once I got here, Jose said back lights are fine, but he needs to speak to the Owner Jerry, who is on vacation) to see if the front ones are allowed. He even got on the computer and read some things to try to see if he could find information. While reading, confirmed that the back lights were fine to be flush. So it's just the front ones that have an issue. Since he couldn't find info on the front lights, we either had to wait for a response from the owner or I had to swap them out. I was told if I change them, and came back that it would all work. Great, I can easily fix the lights. He also did take my number in case the owner answered about the lights I came with so he could inform me. I came back today with my front lights as Jose asked of me, ready to get my paperwork, and of course, he says to me that the back lights are wrong! I was a bit taken aback by this information.. he tells me that he DID NOT say the back lights were okay yesterday. As if I was just going to come back down here if I didn't have everything fixed that he told me. I asked him why he didn't call me if he had this info, and said he was too busy. Haha, so seems like they are understaffed and the owner shouldn't be going on vacation and leaving his employees not knowing how to do their jobs! I am 100% certain of what we discussed and now regret not recording the interaction. Jose straight up lied to my face! So of course I'm not going to recommended this place. As they completely wasted my time and might do the same to you!
S. Kim
★★★★★
6 months ago
I needed a brake and light inspection for my 2003 Honda CRV. Orange County does not have many shops that will do this inspection, but if you find one it's not cheap! Some places charge for the inspection on top of a certificate fee and the waiting time is around 1-2 hours. And, not all places will do a free re-inspection. Don't waste your time or money! Not only is this place right across from the Santa Ana DMV, but they are pretty quick and charge around the same price as the other shops. Some shops just want your money, this place was willing to help me pass the inspection and they won't charge for a re-inspection. Trust this place! After everything that needs to be done for a salvage title, the last thing you need are sketchy shops just trying to make money off of you!
Todd Hauge
★★★★★
a year ago
There's a reason why these guys are always packed with customers! I have been coming to this place for years now after receiving high praise from colleagues. I just want to pass along the same praise and recommendation to anyone reading this and deciding on whether to take their vehicle here for repair or service. I have had nothing but great customer service, very competitive pricing and honesty from everyone I've interacted with here. Jerry, Jose, and Abraham have all taken great care of me and my vehicles and I trust Santa Ana Smog Repair Inc. enough to whole heartedly recommend them to you if you are looking for an honest and competitive repair shop.
Victor Garcia
★★★★★
Edited 7 months ago
Another great experience! I can’t say enough good things about Santa Ana Smog and the owner Jerry. I brought in my Chrysler 300C which had some serious issues including a bad fuel pump, worn motor mounts, a much-needed brake fluid and radiator flush, plus a radiator hose replacement. Jerry and his team took care of everything with skill, honesty, and professionalism. What really stands out about this shop is their integrity. They don’t try to upsell you or gouge you with unnecessary repairs. That’s rare these days. Jerry genuinely cares about doing quality work and making sure your car is safe and running right. I’ve dealt with a lot of shops over the years, and it's hard to find mechanics you can trust. This is one of the few I do. Their prices are more than fair, their service is top-notch, and they stand behind their work. Whether it’s routine maintenance or major repairs, this is the shop I’ll keep coming back to. I highly recommend Santa Ana Smog to anyone looking for honest, dependable automotive care. Thank you Jerry and the team for all the hard work you’ve earned my trust and respect! 100 FOLD TO YOU MAY YOUR BUSINESS BE BLESSED AND CONTINUE TO PROSPER Victor G. Jerry and his mechanics are the best. The mechanics are not lazy, they hustle to get you out as quick as possible. They are honest very fast and competitive with there prices. Love this shop.
Rohan Ali
★★★★★
5 years ago
Very impressed with the manner in which the Smog test was conducted. Spoke to the manager over the phone prior to me visiting the business, he was very polite and courteous and gave me a clear turn around time for the completion of the test. Upon driving up to the business I was immediately greeted and checked in, I was informed that it will take 30 minutes at the most to complete. Time taken to finish the test was less than the estimated time provided. Service was quick and fast and customer service was outstanding. Would highly recommend this business and definitely convinced me frequent this place as a repeat customer.
Harrison Roman
★★★★★
Edited a year ago
"If you’re looking for the best mechanic and smog service in all of, OC, Orange County, Santa Ana Smog and Repair is the place to go! Jerry, Jose and team deliver fast, reliable service at the most competitive prices I’ve found anywhere. It’s worth the drive from surrounding cities like Anaheim, Tustin, or Irvine because the experience is second to none. Located conveniently right next to the Santa Ana DMV, this shop makes taking care of your car easy and stress-free. Whether you need a quick smog check or expert repair work, you can trust Jerry to treat your vehicle with care and integrity. Car issues can be stressful, but at Santa Ana Smog and Repair, you’ll feel confident and relieved knowing your ride is in great hands. Don’t wait—come down today and see why this shop is a top choice for so many in OC. You won’t regret it!" *edited by me to help the shop with search :) *
Michael Shaneman
★★★★★
3 years ago
The manager or owner and worker I spoke to were both friendly, professional, and easy going. Those kinds of people are always nice to deal with, but even more so when dealing with potentially stressful or expensive situations! My work was both started and finished within the time estimates I was given. Very glad my friend recommended me here, and I enthusiastically do as well now!
Ricky Sims
★★★★★
9 years ago
Awesome! Honest, and always right in his diagnosis. Extremely fair pricing, much better prices than I got other places when I was on the road. I drive 70 miles one way to go to Jerry because I won't let anyone else touch my car! He goes out of his way to serve. BTW- he is total car service even though the name says "Smog."
Gerald Cranford
★★★★★
3 years ago
Took our van in for oil/filter change and it was noted we needed 4 tires..as the 4 on our van were damn near bald. A good price was given and the tires were put on/balanced etc..in under an hour as promised. Jerry..the owner/mgr is always very helpful.
Brian May
★★★★★
2 years ago
Jerry is one of the most honest and respected mechanics I’ve gone to for the last 5 years. From my 80 Chevy LUV, 90 NA Mx5- these guys rock. Trusted.
Henry Herrera
★★★★★
10 years ago
I have been going to this place since I got my first car when I was 16, I'm now 38 and I gotta say I've never trusted mechanics but Jerry is very honest and gives great prices and I wouldn't take it anywhere else, this is the place to go if you want it done right at an affordable price, I've been coming for years and will keep coming even tho I live in Los Angeles now he's the only one I trust to touch my cars it's worth the drive. Thank you Jerry for such a great job keep it up!!!
Daddy
★
☆☆☆☆
2 years ago
WATCH OUT !! Jerry is a CROOK BE CAREFUL, Jerry gave me an estimate too high but I already invested $90 for the inspection so I said go ahead but when I came back to pick up the car he said I need to pay him $300 more because they spent too much time more the estimated but I picked up the car at the time we agreed lol the DIDN'T WANT TO GIVE ME MY KEYS TILL I pay the extra $300 so AVOID GOING HERE ALSO another customer got an estimate for inspect brakes $50 (NOT TO REPLACE) to replace a brake light bulb $50 so absurd
A J
★
☆☆☆☆
3 years ago
Don’t go to this shop to get your Brakes and lights inspection for salvage certificate. Very dishonest owner and employees. No matter what they will find you a reason not to pass so you have a choice to fix it at their shop and get it done or go somewhere else and that after they charge the fees ahead of time. Before I paid them I asked them to look at the car from the outside and see if anything needed to be done. They said no and after they took the money they told me the fog lights need to be connected or removed completely. So I paid them an extra $75 just to remove the fog lights and put them back on.
Christine Feher
★★★★★
7 years ago
I had my car repaired here snd i just had to write a review. The owner was so helpful and honest and as a woman i dread having to deal with car repair issues but this was the first time i felt totally at ease and the work he did only cost me 110 bucks. The part alone was going to be expensive but they called around trying to find it used for much less and when my husband found it first at pick a part he happily agreed to put it in for us still and worked with the part not being perfect since it was used. Totally awesome experience. Fixed my car fast and it's running great now. I seriously couldn't be happier! Thank you guys! Job well done!! I will be recommending you to my family and friends and anyone who reads this trust me.. I'm a very picky person.. You should take your car here!
Astrik Mikhanijan
★★★★★
6 years ago
The best Auto mechanical place, they are very professionals, and very trusted working people. Also, they charge the best price. I Trusted them Blindly. They order your car parts very soon with the best price. Also, when they are fixing one thing for your request, they also fix hidden little damage things you don't know about and, For FREE. TRUST ME.
7779frankie
★
☆☆☆☆
4 years ago
I DO NOT recommend this place AT ALL. AVOID this place at all cost if you could especially by a gentlemen with long hair he is just unprofessional. Took my truck for break and light inspection. He initially told me couple items I need to get repair (fog lights and lic plate lights which was fine not a problem). Then a few minutes later after fixing that he came back with more items just like if he was MONEY HUNGRY trying to get every little single item he could find to CHARGE MORE $. You supposed to do the inspection first, get ALL the items to get fix and then talk to the customer. I ended up paying $160 for the inspection + two license plate light bulbs and two fog lights removed and supposedly headlights adjustment. I do appreciate the person that actually got the work done at this place his name is *****Jessie***** outstanding customer service by him he is an employee but not his boss I believe his name is Jerry/Terry. VOID THIS PLACE!!!!
John Cook
★★★★★
12 years ago
Looking for a local smog shop, found these great reviews so gave them a call. Jerry answered the phone, was very professional and straight forward. Gave me a quote over the phone for a smog and muffer install. At the shop, he was very helpful, got us in, did the work, got us out. His pricing is excellent! The work is excellent! My Tundra 4x4 sounds fantastic! 5 stars!
Thomas Dale
★★★★★
3 years ago
If you need to get certified brake and lamp inspection then you won't be disappointed. Jerry will see to it that you are taken care of properly. I am totally satisfied with my needs being met for DMV.
